The 12th Sunday after Trinity, August 27, 2023, saw the long-awaited dedication of the church building for Grace of Christ Lutheran Church in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia! The worship service was led by Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and the Congregation’s Senior Pastor Vladimir Nikiforov. During the dedication ceremony, they were joined by ELCIR … [Read more...]
ELCIR joins in with commemorating victims of political repression at Kirjamo memorial
On July 29, 2023, villagers and guests attended the annual remembrance meeting at the memorial to the victims of political repressions near Kirjamo, Leningrad Oblast. The meeting gathered local residents from Bolshoye Kuzyomkino, Kirjamo, Konnovo, Tiskolovo, Gakkovo as well as participants from Kingisepp and St. Petersburg. Sharings came from … [Read more...]
Christian churches in Russia celebrate family, love and faithfulness
On July 8, 2023, Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness in Russia, St. George’s Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, held a second interdenominational festival. Organizers: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria, The Roman Catholic Diocese of the Mother of God, The North-West Association of the Russian Church of Evangelical Faith … [Read more...]
Full video of Arri Kugappi birthday anniversary celebration at St. Mary’s Church, St. Petersburg
Recorded live stream of the 70th birthday anniversary celebration for Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi. St. Mary's Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, Feb. 18, 2023 (in Russian and partially in Finnish). Link to YouTube video … [Read more...]
Liliann Keskinen presents photo gallery of Arri Kugappi birthday anniversary celebration at St. Mary’s Church, St. Petersburg
Photo gallery by Liliann Keskinen showing the celebration of the 70th birthday anniversary of Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi at St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral, St. Petersburg, February 18, 2023. Link to gallery … [Read more...]
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